Recent content by SimonV

Thanks TD I know 40Euros per night sounds horrific, but for the 2 weeks its a case of mains water and wastage so I can chill for a bit and not spend time filling/emptying etc. Also mid July to mid August is about the only time I can get away in the summer. Rest of the year, short breaks and so...

Hi All Have been going to this district for the last 3 years, to Avrille, Domain des Forges. We love the area, easy to get to,good weather etc but this year the aforementioned campsite seemed to be getting a bit greedy and a tiny bit shabby. I understand it has been taken over but we had a...

Hi Rob Would love to leave the clamp/hitchlock at home, but as was mentioned in an earlier reply its all down to the insurance company. Without ours fitted our insurance would be void if stolen, they are always looking for a get out and for a couple of minutes work its worth doing. Wouldn't...

Hi All Just out of interest, is there any benefit in pitching/storing a van with the nose wheel raised? Have seen people do this and wondered if it made a difference one way or the other? Personally I pitch and store with the nose wheel down, feel it gives better stability. I may well be...

Have done that myself Val in Guines near Calais last year on a Sunday! Desperately low on fuel then, but unhitching no problem as car park was empty. Always say to myself each year in France that I won't leave it too late to fuel, but always looking for that cheaper fuel 'just a bit further...

Hi Val Have checked the website and I agree there are huge savings to be had. Love the website as we can plot our fuel stops all the way there and back. Thanks for your advice, that's the beauty of a Forum! Simon V

Thanks John. Have Googled the one you mentioned, used street view too (very useful!!) and I see what you mean about there being 3 in a row. Its also very almost on route so will probably take a chance and hope that 1 of them is open at 8am on a Sunday! Many...

Hi All As a family are travelling to France in 2 weeks, with the favourable exchange rate was hoping to get off the Ferry in Le Havre and top the tank up with Diesel over there. Have found a website that shows an Esso station on Boulevard Francois 1er about 1 mile from the terminal. Does...

Sorry All Just to confirm the Camping St Nicholas in question is the one at the lovely little village of Le Bec Hellouin. Simon V

Hi All Have just booked 2 nights to stay at this sight on the way back through France. Did the same last year but the price this year has increased by about 20%, even taking into account favourable Euro exchange rate. Have heard that it is no longer a municipal site, probably has a lot to...

Why not? Surely if the connection is safe and water proof then 2 cables can be joined together to make a longer EHU cable? I have a 25m cable that is fine for 95% of sites but just now and again a 10m extension may be needed ie abroad. Have never had any problems with this so surely you are not...

Bill Sorry have had trouble inputting a reply. Hope this works. We got an Insignia after upgrading our van and love it. Bit trickier than the Bradcot we had but I think thats down to it being a 5 pole beasty. Very solid and stands up to the weather well. We didn't see the point of paying...

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Hi Bill Bought an Insignia awning when we

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